2010 Lexus GS 350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 21, 2019 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GS 350 years
Not enough data 7th of 13 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Lexus GS 350. That ranks 7th out of 13 GS 350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 57%), typically at around 90,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2010 Lexus GS 350 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags4 · ~90,000 mi
Engine1 · ~17,800 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1
Service Brakes1 · ~17,800 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~17,800 mi
Visibility/wiper1 · ~61,100 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags457%90,000——
Engine114%17,800——
Fuel/propulsion System114%———
Service Brakes114%17,800——
Vehicle Speed Control114%17,800——
Visibility/wiper114%61,100——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2018, with 3 complaints
2014: 1201412016: 2201622018: 3201832019: 120191

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 Lexus GS 350 recalls (3)

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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsJun 26, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V432000 · 114,998 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is JLF.

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsOct 15, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V647000 · 422,509 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10, 2010. Due to anti-corrosion plating remnants, fuel may leak from where the fuel pressure sensor is attached to the fuel delivery pipe.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

EngineSep 4, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V395000 · 101,584 vehicles

Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 vehicles manufactured June 19, 2006, through July 12, 2011; and model year 2006-2011 Lexus IS350 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2005, through July 13, 2011; and model year 2010-2011 Lexus IS350c vehicles manufactured November 25, 2009, through July 19, 2011. These vehicles, equipped with the 2GR-FSE engine, use bolts to secure the housing and sprocket of the Variable-Valve Timing (VVT) system gear assembly. These bolts could become loose due to abnormal impacts generated within the gear assembly immediately after a cold start-up.

Risk: The loose bolts could cause the VVT gear housing and sprocket to separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

While i was driving my lexus the drivers side curtain airbag deployed without any type of accident or incident. I also have dash camera video at the exact moment the airbags deployed. This was beyond frightening to have them deploy without an accident. I contacted lexus and they do not seem that…

Air Bags · received Feb 21, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11181596

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS GS350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V432000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER, DOLAN LEXUS (7175 S VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89511, [redacted]) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS ARE NOT…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Oct 29, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11143833

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 lexus gs 350. While driving approximately 50 mph in the rain, the windshield wipers failed to function. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact called aaa and they came out and tightened the wiper arm nuts and bolts. The vehicle was later…

Visibility/wiper · received Apr 12, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11084760

Problems with my passenger aiirbag not deflating when i hit the front number of my car at 35 mph. Car 🚗 was in motion.

Air Bags · received Jan 22, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11064059

Takata airbag recall-- lexus has not offered a fix for the recall of the front passenger airbag recall. Our es 350 has been rendered unusable since we cannot carry any passengers in the front seat. Lexus has not offered to disable the front airbag so that seat can be used until the recall is…

Air Bags · received Dec 30, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10938845

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Lexus GS 350?

Owners most often report air bags, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Lexus GS 350?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2010 Lexus GS 350 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GS 350 model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.